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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 31 Spring Struts
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 31 Spring Struts
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SPRING STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Spring strut support bearing / adapter for rough road package to wheel arch / adapter for rough road package | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E83, E85, E86 | Flanged hexagon nut | Replace nuts | 34 Nm |
| E28, E30, E31, E32, E34, E36 / S50 / S52, E38, E39 | Hexagon flange nut dia. 18 mm | Replace nuts | 24 Nm | |
| E36 / S50 / S52 | Flanged hexagon nut dia. 21 mm | Replace nuts and secure with Loctite 242 | 27 Nm | |
| E32, E34, E36, E46, E53 | Flanged hexagon nut dia. 21 mm | Replace nuts | 34 Nm | |
| E52 | Hexagon flange nut dia. 18 mm | Replace nuts | 28 Nm | |
| 2AZ Shock absorber piston rod on thrust bearing | E12, E21, E23, E24 / until 5.82 | 80 Nm | ||
| E24 / from 5.82, E30, E31, E32, E34 | M12 (with external hexagon piston rod) | 64 Nm | ||
| E24 / from 5.82, E30, E31, E32, E34 | M12 (with internal hexagon piston rod) | 44 Nm | ||
| E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E83, E85, E86 | Replace nut | 64 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to pivot mount | E34 / Four Wheel Drive | 80 Nm | ||
| E53 | Replace screw & nut | 250 Nm | ||
| E52, E60 / except AWD, E61 / except AWD, E63, E64, E65, E66 | Replace screw & nut | 81 Nm | ||
| E60 / Four Wheel Drive, E61 / Four Wheel Drive, E67, E83 | Replace screw & nut | 100 Nm |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.